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Nicaragua Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners Amid U.S. Pressure

The government of Nicaragua announced this Saturday the release of “dozens” of imprisoned opponents and critics, under pressure from the United States and a...

U.S. Real ID Rules Tighten for Domestic Flights, Impacting Costa Rica Travelers

U.S. airport security checkpoints have required REAL ID compliant identification for domestic flights since May 7, 2025, a rule that still catches some Costa...

Costa Rica’s Tribunal Weighs Ban on Bukele Visit Over Neutrality Fears

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) is examining a request to bar Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele from entering Costa Rica ahead of his planned visit...

New Private Aviation Hub Coming to Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport

Signature Aviation plans to build and operate a new general and business aviation terminal at Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, a move the company says...

Costa Rica Presidential Candidates Spar in Tense Debate

Costa Rica’s presidential candidates squared off in the first official debate hosted by the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) yesterday, marking a key moment...

Honduran Lawmaker Survives Explosive Attack in Congress

A homemade explosive device struck Honduran lawmaker Gladis Aurora López inside the National Congress on January 8, causing injuries that sent her to the...

Dancing with the Stars Host Julianne Hough Shares Costa Rica Vacation

Julianne Hough, the dancer and actress known for her work on Dancing with the Stars, has returned to Costa Rica for a vacation. The...

Costa Rica Police warn of Rising Tourist Targeted Crimes After Violent Incident

Police in Guanacaste rescued four American tourists from a violent home invasion in Nuevo Arenal de Tilarán on Thursday evening. The confrontation with armed...

Costa Rica is the Land of Roadside Good Samaritans

After nearly 14 years of living in Ticolandia, I have come to appreciate so many things about the Costa Rican culture, people, and way...

Costa Rica Police Raid Dismantles Teen Extortion Ring Targeting Rivals

Costa Rica Police arrested two teenagers on Thursday morning in Betania de Siquirres after a months-long probe into a small but aggressive extortion operation....
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Final Presidential Debate Highlights Key Issues Ahead of Costa Rica’s Elections

Five presidential hopefuls met in the fourth and final debate last night run by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. Álvaro Ramos of Partido Liberación Nacional,...

Costa Rica Tribunal Denies Efforts to Bar Salvadoran President Bukele’s Visit

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) turned down two legal challenges aimed at stopping Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele from entering Costa Rica. The decision came...

Trial begins in Panama over alleged Odebrecht bribe laundering

Former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, now in asylum in Colombia, and around 20 other defendants went on trial Monday in Panama on accusations of...

Patient Lives at Stake as Costa Rica’s Night Flight Restriction Delays Transfers

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has raised concerns over a ban on nighttime flights at the nation's airfields, which has hindered prompt...